Hack-And-Slash Action Gameplay With &quot;X-Blades&quot;

SouthPeak Games today announced that
it will release X-Blades, a third-person hack-and-slash action title for
next-gen consoles and PC, in late 2008. In the game, players control an
enchanting anime-style heroine that destroys anything in her path using guns,
blades, magic, and a healthy dose of cinematic flair.

“The unique anime backdrop combined
with the high-octane gameplay really takes X-Blades into brand new territory,”
said Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak Games. “This genre needs a fresh take and
this game delivers.”

X-Blades features a special
combination of cinematic style, beautiful animation, and relentless, high speed
gameplay. Players assume the role of Ayumi, a stunningly seductive yet tenacious
heroine who battles enemies with her pistol blades, acrobatic ability, and magic
spells. With full anime cut scenes, the story unfolds revealing demonic powers
and spectacular landscapes, all ripe for exploration and battles.

“We are big fans of anime and that
was really our inspiration for X-Blades,” said James Seaman, Managing Director
at TopWare Interactive. “Our goal was to create stylistic characters and
artwork, and mix that with lightning fast action. The result is a killer title
that gamers and animation fans won’t be able to put down.”